Bungalow Bag

I have a great diaper bag. The only problem with it is that it is full of diapers. And crayons. And a couple of snacks. And hand sanitizer. And a baby sling.

But lately, with my youngest now two years old, I have begun to imagine a magical, mythical future where my bag has things like lipstick (I think I still have some somewhere), money (I wish I still had some) and empty space (I want some!).

Check out that pattern matching.

Do I decided to sew an anti-diaper bag. It will not be waterproof to keep the messes in. It will not be black so that I can ask my husband to carry it for me. It will not attach conveniently to my stroller. It will be small and pretty and not have room to carry a menagerie of toy animals.

Yes, there is another bird on the back. I promise the bag really isn’t crooked – it’s just a trick of the camera.

I used green fabric for the lining. I love that there is such a good contrast.The front pocket is also lined in green.

I would rate the pattern as intermediate to advanced. Nothing is particularly difficult, but it’s a very detailed pattern. This pattern uses 11 pattern pieces for the exterior, 7 for the lining, 15 of interfacing, plus hardware. There are 15 pages of really great instructions.

The pattern has an adjustable strap with real metal hardware.The zipper has a matching pull tab.

I also think that to do a really good job, you need a quarter-inch presser foot, a stitch-in-the-ditch foot and a good quilting ruler. These are all basic quilting tools, but not necessarily what an apparel sewist might have on hand. Everything needs to be done in a very precise manner to get good results, and these tools help a lot.

Love this! Beautiful choice of fabrics! I’ve made two versions of the 2-Zip Hipster and I just love that pattern–the instructions are so good and the photos so helpful. BTW, I made mine using only a standard foot and a zipper foot, so it is possible (though I’m sure it’s easier with some specialized presser feet).STH recently posted…Sunday Sevens: 1-25-15